The M9 is an Italian Pistol available in Phantom Forces. It is unlocked by default.
History[]
The Beretta M9 is a 9×19mm Parabellum pistol adopted by the United States Armed Forces in 1985. It is a military specification Beretta 92FS, a derivative of the original Beretta 92. Its adoption replaced the M1911 in the United States military. In 2006, the M9A1 was produced, upgrading the base 92FS with a small Picatinny rail and other ergonomic improvements. The M9A3 was released in response to the U.S. military seeking a new pistol, with a longer 3-slot Picatinny rail, further ergonomic changes, more modular components, and a threaded barrel. It would continue to serve until 2017, where the SIG Sauer P320 defeated the M9A3 (among other contenders, such as the Glock 19X) in trials and replaced the M9 in service.
The Beretta 92 itself began production in 1976, and still sells to this date. A few variations of the Beretta 92 have been made, such as the 90-Two (a heavily reworked and modernized version of the M9,) the 92X (which is a competition version of the M9A3, with slight differences), the Beretta 96 (A version based on the 92FS, but chambered in .40 S&W), and the famous 93R burst-firing variant.
In-Game[]
General Information[]
The M9, along with the G17, is a starter pistol available to all classes. It is a well rounded pistol, sporting a good capacity size for a pistol and average statistics overall. Although not matching the volume of fire of the G18C, it is still respectable considering its semi-automatic nature and its damage. Although its stopping power is outclassed by the MP412 REX or Desert Eagle L5, it still has relatively good damage, possessing a three-shot kill (3SK) in close-quarters-combat (CQC), and only needing a 5SK at long range. Considering the nature of a pistol, the M9 boasts good performance all round, however, it suffers from any lack of speciality in its statistics.
Usage & Tactics[]
The M9 is commonly compared to the G17 because of their almost identical statistics and are unlocked by default. The main difference between the two is the maximum damage values and magazine size. The M9 dealing 35 damage up close compared to the G17's 34 damage, leaving the M9 with a slightly further 3SK range than the G17, since both have the same damage drop-off distance. They both able to 2SK to the head at close range.
The M9 is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, a very common ammunition type, mostly used by other pistols and PDWs, meaning for the M9, it is very hard to run dry, as it can pick up ammo from a wide array of dropped weapons. Not to mention, it has a high reserve ammunition count of 105, paired with a large magazine size and 780 RPM, allowing the M9 to keep up a rapid-fire volley of fire for extended periods of time, especially when equipped with Extended Magazine that further increases the magazine size from 15, up to 20.
Conclusion[]
Overall, the M9 is a durable and reliable sidearm, sporting good statistics across the board. Its high damage means its good for finishing off injured opponents, even at longer ranges and at a close range, is able to tackle an enemy at full health. However, the M9 has no particular speciality, being a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. It doesn't excel at a given distance or situation, compared to other pistols on offer. However, the M9 still remains a versatile option for both newer players and experienced ones.
Pros & Cons[]
Pros:
- Quick reload time.
- High rate of fire (RoF).
- Above average muzzle velocity.
- Very mild recoil.
- Unlocked by default.
- Good magazine capacity for its class.
- Access to Raffica Stock.
- Access to an Extended Magazine.
Cons:
- Mediocre TTK compared to other pistols.
- Lacks any specialization.
- Average damage—outdone by high-powered pistols.
- Poor penetration.
Trivia[]
- The M9 was originally the only pistol unlocked by default. After the July 4th, 2017 update, the G17 is also unlocked by default. The M93R was also unlocked by default during the July 4th, 2017 update, but was reverted back, most likely for balancing purposes.
- The old in-game model of the M9 inaccurately had the hammer always being de-cocked, giving the impression that it is double action only (DAO).
- This was fixed after its remodel, where the hammer is always shown drawn back.
- The M9 was the first secondary weapon to which the VCOG 6x Scope could be attached.
- The M9 used to have slightly higher damage at range, a value of 20 versus the G17's value of 19. This made the M9 a 5SK whereas the G17 was a 6SK at longer ranges. The G17 was then buffed to 20 minimum damage, requiring the same shots to kill (STK) model.
- Contrary to popular belief the M9 is only the US designation for the Beretta; the sidearm's original name is the Beretta 92FS.
- The 92FS also gained widespread notoriety in Italy due to its ubiquitous use by the mafia.
- The 92FS also gained fame from Hong Kong director John Woo's movie Hard Boiled, where it is featured prominently as protagonist inspector Tequila's primary weapon, often dual wielded for maximum firepower.
- The M9's newest model has a StyLiS Studios logo on the handgrip.
- The M9 has a unique texture for the Osprey Suppressor, which when equipped, the character will hold the pistol one handed on the right, which is a reference to Caveira's Luison from Rainbow 6: Siege. That version is designated in-game as PRB-92, which is a fictionalized version of a certified copy made by Brazilian arms manufacturer, Taurus, which in real-life, is designated as PT92.
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